A hypermedia-based problem-solving approach to engineering, learning, working, and playing

It is pointed that there is a need in engineering education to prepare students for lifelong career planning, and that emerging computer technology may be able to play a role in addressing this need. To explore this possibility, the authors have been offering an experimental course in engineering career planning for beginning engineering students. Students use computers to do assignments and store personalized guidance data. In addition, the authors have developed a hypermedia program called the Engineering Career System to provide useful information during the planning process. Evaluations of the course have been very positive, and show that the computer materials have played a successful supporting role in the course.<<ETX>>